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St. Francis Reflections and UCF Partner to Educate Future Medical Professionals Ensuring the Future of Hospice & Palliative Care

BY RYAN CHAPMAN, DO

Hospice and Palliative care are fields of medicine that are often misunderstood by both health care providers and community members alike.

This is not surprising given that hospice and palliative care education had been lacking in most medical school curricula. During my first six years of medical education, I only had one week of exposure to hospice (which was embedded within a geriatrics rotation). It wasn’t until my fellowship in Hospice and Palliative medicine that I really learned the differences between hospice and palliative care. We learned how to compassionately discuss resuscitation status, how hospice works and that some cancer patients have been shown to live longer when they are seen in conjunction with a palliative care specialist.

The demand for palliative care and hospice services is growing around the country. In the year 2000, less than 25 percent of U.S. hospitals had a palliative care program, compared with 75 percent in 2015. It is predicted that the percentage of patients who require or are eligible for palliative care will continue to increase due to aging population demographics. On the other hand, the hospice and palliative care physician workforce is set to stagnate or even decline, leaving a worrisome shortage. Thankfully, the need for more robust training in palliative care is now being recognized by medical schools throughout the United States.

I would not be where I am today if it were not for the amazing teachers and mentors I’ve had throughout my training and career. That is why I am so excited to now have the opportunity to provide clinical palliative care and hospice education to third and fourth-year medical students at The University of Central Florida. Students will have the opportunity to round in the hospital performing palliative care consults. There, they will be managing cancer-related pain and symptoms, leading family meetings, holding difficult conversations and coordinating the care of medically complicated patients.

They will have the opportunity to see hospice patients living at home, as well as see those patients being treated in our inpatient hospice units for acute symptom management. Students will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, which is an essential part of hospice care. They will be exposed to how important our nurses, chaplains, social workers, therapists are to the care of the patient. We will be able to expose students to the comprehensive care a true hospice team can provide to a patient and their family.

To be given the responsibility to train and guide future generations of doctors on how they approach the care of such a vulnerable population is a privilege I do not take lightly. It is an opportunity to teach students that palliative care can be provided alongside life-prolonging treatments, such as chemotherapy.

Showing students how to systematically assess a patient’s pain and symptoms, teaching students how to manage that patient’s pain, and explaining the importance of listening to a patient’s goals will serve students throughout their career. The opportunity to guide young doctors on how to approach difficult conversations and plan end-of-life care is so very important. These lessons will not only make them more knowledgeable about hospice and palliative care, but it will also make them better doctors.

The reality is that all specialties of medicine, whether surgery, cardiology, or even pediatrics deal with seriously ill patients. This means all future doctors should be equipped with the basics of delivering bad news, assessing goals of care, and recognizing when aggressive or invasive treatments may be causing more harm than

good. Sometimes we do not know the right words to say. Sometimes we do not know the right decisions to make. By training future doctors in the fundamentals of palliative care, we will help them strengthen the patient-physician relationship, ensure fewer patients suffer, and provide better satisfaction and quality of life to our patients and their families.

Ryan Chapman, DO, received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He completed specialty and sub-specialty training at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami. He is dual board-certified in both Internal Medicine as well as Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He serves as a hospice and palliative care physician for St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care in Brevard County.

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Drs. Bobby Gibbons, II, and Luke Elms Advocate Early Education for Hernia Patients One of the most effective treatments for hernias could be patient education groundskeepers use to pick up trash,” said Gibbons. “Robotic tools move more like a human wrist than traditional laparoscopic tools and they can do so much more now.”

Robotics are both the present and the future. And where robotics is revolutionary now is in how it allows more surgeons to use the tools with great precision, even if they haven’t been fellowship-trained in certain techniques. And this enhances recovery times.

The bottom line for patients is to anticipate that there is going to be some pain and discomfort following surgery, but that a multi-modal approach to pain management is one of the best ways to speed the recovery.

“Minimally invasive surgery doesn’t mean pain-free,” Elms said. “But a carefully managed approach can mean a much shorter recovery time.”

Elms is a board-certified general surgeon who joined Orlando Health Medical Group in 2015. He grew up in Oklahoma and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Oklahoma City University before earning his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine where, he was awarded The Oklahoma City Surgical Society Award. He completed his general surgery residency at Orlando Health, where he served as the administrative chief resident during his final year and was awarded the Academic Achievement Award.

Elms has participated in numerous research projects and presentations during college and residency. He co-authored a paper entitled: “Causes of Small Bowel Obstruction After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Review of 2,395 Cases at a Single Institution that was published in the

Surgical repair of hernias in people is one of the oldest known surgical procedures with written accounts going back almost four thousand years. It’s also one of the most commonly performed surgeries. However, it’s only recently that some of the most dramatic advances have been developed.

Two champions of educating patients about their potential surgical options, post-surgical recovery and of compassionate pain management are Luke Elms, MD, and Bobby Gibbons II, MD, both Board Certified surgeons with Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery, based at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.

“Following a protocol, such as ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery), and educating patients beyond the standard level of counseling to effectively manage their expectations for the recovery process are two elements we’ve seen significantly improve outcomes,” Elms said.

Under ERAS patients’ pre- and post-operative diets are developed (fasting is avoided) and getting the patient out of bed and moving around soon after surgery is emphasized. And, in order to regain mobility sooner, using a more tailored approach to pain management can shorten a patient’s recovery time – but this approach requires the patient have a better understanding of the realities of recovery than they often have under older protocols.

“Not all pain is equal,” said Elms. “We believe a multi-modal approach is best with specific types of pain medicine for specific types of pain.”

The doctors note that approximately 20 million Americans are currently dependent on opioids and another 20 million self-report as recovering from opioid dependency.

Another troubling statistic indicates that 7 to 9 percent of post-operative patients are taking opioids 120 days after their surgery.

“Opioids are still an important part of compassionate pain management,” said Elms. “But if we can reduce their use appropriately there are beautiful benefits for the patient such as reduction in constipation and nausea, which are linked to post-operative issues.”

Cutting down on opioid-related side effects also cuts down on post-operative calls to the surgeon added Gibbons.

To win buy-in from the patient, doctors need to have focused conversations with their patients to help them understand the benefits of this approach. “Combine a defined protocol, such as ERAS, with purposeful patient education,” said Elms.

Educating the patient earlier equals leaving the hospital sooner for many patients according to Gibbons.

Before patients can get to a speedier recovery, it also helps if they have recognized the need for treatment early.

If physicians have the opportunity to address a surgical need sooner, it provides more options for less invasive techniques such as robotics.

“Sometimes traditional laparoscopic tools can seem a little like using one of those mechanical grabbing tools that

journal, Surgical Endoscopy.

In addition to being board certified in general surgery, Dr. Elms also has certification in robotic surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, ACS Florida Chapter, and Florida Medical Association. He has particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. He serves as teaching faculty to the general surgery residency program at Orlando Health.

Gibbons joined Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery in 2016. Gibbons certified in basic life support, advanced cardiovascular life support, fundamental critical care support and serves as an instructor for advanced trauma life support and Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma courses.

After completing a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, Gibbons worked in research and design of medical simulation technologies and curricula. Following this, he earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

He went on to complete his general surgery residency at Orlando Health.

Prior to joining Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery, Gibbons presented research at multiple national meetings, and co-authored an article titled “Presumptive Antibiotics for Chest Tube Insertion” available online at surgicalcriticalcare.net Gibbons is a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery as well as surgical education.

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“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and few minutes of cyber-incident to ruin it”…

As if COVID did not create enough havoc in our lives, we saw all-time records in the data lost to breaches and the number of cyber-attacks of individuals, companies, and government in 2020. The application of artificial intelligence and 5G, in addition to the sophistication of threats, as well as tactical corporation among hacker groups and state actors caused a dramatic increase. Forbes contributor Chuck Brooks addressed these alarming statistics in the first quarter of 2021 citing the Solar Winds attack as one example of the threat and sophisticated cyber intrusion that “leveraged a commercial software application made by SolarWinds.”

Fast forward to 2022. Kyle Alspach writes in VentureBeat that Russia may use SolarWinds like hacks in the cyberwar over Ukraine, which may be headed for the U.S. and other western nations as retaliation for stiff sanctions.

Sadly, Russian threat actors breaching supply chains do not show up easily and can lurk for years spreading worldwide and costing billions of dollars.

As a small business you may wonder why this is important to you. As Dr. Frank E. Ofori, Cyber Security Specialist and form U.S. Army Veteran states in a recent interview with CISO MAG, “Security is Everybody’s Business; everyone in the organization is a security leader and responsible for security.” According to a joint study between Stanford University and Tessian (security firm), 85 percent of the data breaches are a result of employee mistakes. In their study “Psychology of Human Error” Tessian reported that learning the psychology behind human error can actually help a business understand how to prevent mistakes from happening in the first place resulting in breaches.

Chuck Brooks reexamined the rapid shift to remote and hybrid offices escalated by COVID. This has been a playground for hackers allowing them to take advantage of vulnerabilities and gaps in security by businesses. As a result Corporate cyber-attacks are up 50 percent The most targeted sectors worldwide are Education / Research (up 75 percent); Healthcare (up 71 percent) & ISP/MSP (up 67 percent) The most common types of attacks on small businesses have included: Phishing / Social Engineering (57 percent); Compromised / Stolen Devices (33 percent) and Credential Theft (30 percent) As we move through 2022, TechRepublic contributor Lance Whitney says key security threats facing organizations will continue to include supply chain, misinformation campaigns, mobile malware and larger scale data breaches. What else? Avani Desai, CEO at Schellman will lead a panel discussion to address the “Top 5 Cyber Security Threats for 2022” during the East Orlando Chamber’s OPTIC – Orlando, March 18th. With more than 15 years of experience in IT attestation, risk management, compliance, and privacy she hopes to provide the audience with information to raise awareness and stay one-step ahead of the evolving fraud landscape.

Joining her is Regine Bonneau, CRPRP, CEO & Founder of RB Advisory, LLC a security compliance and Cyber Risk Management firm. With more than 20 years in the field, her expertise includes technology and processes for

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Also attending is Michael Mallen, Manager of Professional Services and Lead Security Engineer at Abacode Cybersecurity and Compliance. Abacode combines advanced technologies and services to help companies predict and prevent modern, sophisticated cyber threats while preparing them for strict compliance mandates.

With more than ten years’ experience in enterprise Microsoft Active Directory and Azure security, Mallen has conducted more than one hundred red teaming and incident response engagements across all industries.

Rounding out the panel is Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO and Founder of BlackCloak, a pioneer of personal digital protection for corporate executives, high-profile and highnet-worth individuals and their families. BlackCloak was founding to unite the top leaders in cybersecurity, privacy, and engineering to solve the growing challenge of protecting our digital lives.

Cybersecurity has become a priority for every organization across the world. It is a serious matter requiring organizations, both large and small to stay vigilant. Phishing, ransomware, cyber-frauds are the most common and dangerous designed to access and exploit user’s sensitive data and extort money. Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world more than $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 according to a special report by Cybercrime Magazine.

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Cyber Insurance Applications: New Stringent Requirements Are NOT Designed to Protect YOU • You may think you are too small or too obscure to be attacked. This could not be more wrongheaded. Thousands upon thousands of small businesses have been attacked, but they don’t make the news because it’s now so common.

BY JAMES GENTRY

(First of a Multi-Part Series)

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are frequently asked for input on IT-related things.

• The cybercriminals are very smart. We are continually amazed (and disgusted) by the clever ways they manage to circumvent protection. MSPs may be smart too, but the bad guys only have to get it right once – the good guys have to get it right every time. Not exactly an even playing field!

Some make sense, like phone service, printer companies, etc. But we don’t think many MSPs anticipated being involved in insurance matters.

With the advent of ransomware, insurance carriers started selling Cyber Insurance, and many of the questions on applications were too technical for clients to answer. Our clients naturally came to us for help filling out the forms.

At first that was a ten-minute job, but as ransomware became more successful and prevalent, and as ransom amounts exploded, insurance underwriters started to impose stricter requirements before binding policies. The questions began to get much more specific. Underwriters started to learn what tools were most effective against cyber-attacks and began to demand those tools be in place to get insured.

Frankly, some of the questions stump some IT providers – it’s not easy to keep up with all the latest threats and protections. It stands to reason, then, that underwriters have an even tougher time staying informed.

This often results in underwriters demanding unnecessary protections, which cost YOU money that could be more wisely spent.

Here is something you should consider: If you were running a Cyber Insurance business, do you think it would be better for your bottom line if you paid every single claim, or would it be better if you could figure out a way to deny some of them? Insurance carriers do NOT want to pay claims if they can help it, and if you even just fudge something on your cyber insurance application, it could allow your claim to be legitimately denied. This happens all the time.

What’s the takeaway on this? Cyber Insurance underwriters are putting these requirements in place NOT to protect YOU, but to protect themselves, and/or increase the chances that claims could be denied.

It also means that most businesses will have to rely on their IT staff or MSP to answer these questions – but how do you know if your IT folks understand them? What if your MSP “fudges” answers because they don’t want to look bad? What if the IT guy you’ve had for years simply doesn’t know any better? IT and cybersecurity are certainly related, but they are NOT the same thing, and there are legions of “Computer Guys” that have no idea how to handle cyberthreats.

Your best defense is to become educated, even if you only learn just enough to be able to ask the right questions, and to get a sense of whether you are getting the right answers.

With this in mind, we have begun a series of articles that will deal with the most common questions we see on cyberinsurance applications. Each article will describe the particular requirement, why it’s important, and how to tell if you have it in place.

Before we go there, however, we think it’s important for everyone to be on the same page. This is the world we live in:

Here we go, then, with our first article in our series:

Does Your Business Use Email Scanning and Filtering for Malicious Attachments and Links?

What does email scanning and filtering do?

Email scanning and filtering software is designed to analyze incoming emails before they are sent to your inbox. It can be provided by a third party, or by your email provider. When a threat is detected, the suspicious email will be quarantined. All incoming email is scanned for threats such as: Phishing attempts: these emails are designed to look like they come from a legitimate source, such as Microsoft or Google, and attempt to get you to log into your account. However, the links in the email take you to a fake site that looks like Microsoft or Google, and if you log in, the cybercriminals will have your credentials, and can then monitor your email without you knowing.

Malicious software code such as ransomware: these emails will have some sort of attachment that looks important. These emails frequently are worded in a way to evoke panic in the recipients so that they open the attachment without thinking. We sometimes see emails alleging that “your payment has been processed” for some service that you didn’t order, and usually for a large amount of money. Unfortunately, some people rush to open such attachments, and unwittingly (and unknowingly) infect their computers and their entire network.

Spam: spam is more of an annoyance than a threat, but

• Protecting against cyberthreats is now a team effort. We can put all sorts of controls in place, but we can’t protect against an unsuspecting employee making a mistake. Over 90 percent of ransomware incidents happened because an employee clicked on the wrong thing.

Education is key.

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it still should be aggressively filtered. Why? Because if your inbox is flooded with junk mail, you will have less time to scrutinize potentially dangerous emails, and you may make a devastating mistake.

Why is email scanning and filtering important?

According to a recent report by ID Agent, over 90 percent of successful Ransomware attacks begin with an email with a fraudulent link or with a malicious attachment. Unfortunately, modern threats have proven quite successful at circumventing basic protection such as antivirus software.

It is critical therefore, that employees are educated about email-based Ransomware attacks. There are numerous vendors that offer security awareness training, such as sending fake phishing emails to show employees what to look for. While this does reduce successful attacks, it depends on humans to stay sharp at all times and recognize threats. As the success of ransomware illustrates, humans are not very good at consistently identifying dangerous links or attachments.

However, when an email filtering system quarantines suspicious messages automatically, it very much reduces the human element of the equation. Users can’t click or open something dangerous if it never makes it to their inboxes.

Does your business already use email filtering and scanning?

Mainstream email providers generally offer basic email filtering. Both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, for example, include basic scanning and filtering. However, these included services are not nearly as effective as paid services, and they may not offer much help when things go awry, such as certain legitimate emails being flagged as spam (false positive).

Many paid filtering services offer a quarantine report each day so that you can find false positives and have them released.

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Cybersecurity Persists as Priority 3. Collaboration: Threats at global scale require cooperation across traditional boundaries.

Users must work together. Departments must work cross- functionally to defend against threats, and businesses must work with one another and with regulatory agencies to mount a better collective defense.

BY DR. MARK SAM

If you feel like your business is struggling to keep pace with cybersecurity, you’re not alone.

In its recent “State of Cybersecurity” annual report, global tech trade association CompTIA reported that when the issue is cybersecurity, the business world’s “capacity for innovation exceeds the capacity for adaptation.”

And yet, there’s no other option but to adapt to the rapidly changing threat environment. The report underscored just how critical cybersecurity is today.

“Cybersecurity has become a business imperative, something as important to the long-term success of an organization as finances or legal practices,” according to the report. “Given this high priority, a quick response seems appropriate, but instead, companies appear to be stuck.”

Especially the small to medium-size market. CompTIA analysts offered two pieces of data as evidence of this impasse in cybersecurity evolution:

A more prescriptive approach is the “Zero Trust” concept. The “Zero Trust” cybersecurity concept has been gathering speed for nearly a decade, but core elements of the framework are not always clear to business leaders.

That’s why the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) published new guidance last year on Zero Trust architecture.

Seven key points from NIST to keep top of mind are:

1. Consider everything a computing resource, from mobile phones/tablets to servers on premises 2. Secure all communications regardless of network location, on-premises, or off-premises

• In 2020, 80 percent of individuals surveyed reported feeling as though the state of cybersecurity was improving. In 2021, just 69 percent reported this feeling.

3. Grant access on a need-to-know and persession basis only 4. Make access policy dynamic, taking behavioral and environmental factors into account

• In 2020, 82 percent of employees polled felt satisfied with their company’s approach to cybersecurity. Last year, that number fell to 70 percent.

5. Monitor and measure the integrity and security posture of all connected assets 6. Strictly enforce authentication and authorization before allowing access

“Prolonged pandemic uncertainty, ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure, and supply chain attacks rippling through the business landscape were all likely contributors to a more pessimistic sentiment,” researchers explained. “Given everything happening on the world stage, practices that were previously considered good enough, might not be cutting it anymore.” A survey reported on

by ITProPortal found that more than half (51 percent) of tech leaders polled lack confidence in their organization’s ability to defend itself against cyberattacks. Analysts cite three major trends for this waning certainty:

7. Collect as much information as possible for continual security improvements Additionally, these seven basic principles can be built on by taking additional measure such as:

• Emulating external standards—Follow guidance from authorities like NIST, HIPAA,

• The rigors of continuing digital transformation for businesses of all kinds • The challenges of securing networks for an expanding remote workforce • A general shortage of technicians with cybersecurity skills Moreover, “One of the biggest complications is that modern security requires a completely different mindset,” the report noted. Critical to a mindset change is one in which we stop thinking of technology as “a necessary evil” and instead start thinking of technology as a critical element of our success thus not only deserving but requiring the same level of attention as finances or regulatory requirements. The challenge rises above IT departments, said MJ Shoer, who directs CompTIA’s Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO): “Cybersecurity is a threat to our global economy. It’s a threat to our global societies.” In fact, Shoer goes so far as to call cybersecurity “a moral imperative.”

Confronted by such a sweeping, intimidating challenge, how can individual leaders make a significant difference? I suggest by building a cyber-resilient business culture atop these three pillars:

1. Education: Persistent programming that teaches users not just the latest threats, but vigilance, self- sufficiency and, most importantly, diligence.

2. Transparency: Every employee at every level should be comfortable reporting attacks and incursions. Otherwise, your team cannot learn how to recover from current breaches and deflect the next.

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or PCI-DSS but seek the wisdom of leading industry peers too. How are they developing and implementing cybersecurity policies and practices such as Zero Trust?

• Extending principles to your supply and/ or service chains—Ask partners, vendors and suppliers tough questions about their cybersecurity posture. How are they securing data and networks? Enforcing access?

Complying with disclosure regulations?

• Predictions and market trends all point to the same theme – the increase in digital transformation and remote/hybrid work has changed the attack landscape and the way businesses can reduce their attack surface.

Businesses that continue to take the same cybersecurity approaches and tools will likely struggle to stay operational. By proactively moving to a model such as Zero Trust, businesses can build a cyber resilience strategy that works for whatever 2022 and the future holds.

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How to Dream Big and Achieve What You Want in Life When this is complete, you can then start plotting your daily routine: the things you need to get done to stay on track.

I like to plan out my day the night before. I take a small pad and pen and list the things I need to get done.

The next day, when I complete a task, I cross it off the list. This is why I recommend using pen and paper. The feeling of crossing tasks off in real time is amazing. You can then use these small victories to keep you focused on the big picture.

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‘We will only grow as big as we dream that's why we must dream big.’

–Gabrielle Williams Do you dream big?

What are your biggest, most audacious dreams? Can you say it loud and proud to yourself?

When I ask my clients this, I usually get a look of defensiveness. Many of us are afraid to dream big. We can’t even admit to ourselves what we want!

There’s a reason why asking people about their huge dreams has such a strong response: It’s easy to ridicule someone for dreaming bigger than themselves.

We’ve all done it. I know I’m guilty as charged. When I was stuck in corporate purgatory, finding out someone was planning to go onto bigger and better things made me think how much I was missing out. The time I was wasting by not going for what I want 100 percent.

Yes, other people judge us. It’s a fact of life. You can’t let a fear of people being judgemental affect your confidence.

If other people want to be negative about your grand dreams, then know they are just green with envy. They would probably give anything to have the courage to dream big.

The thing is, we reap what we sow in life. Negativity breeds negativity. Positivity is the best ecosystem for success. Don’t worry about the haters ‒ anyone who did anything interesting had haters. Even Michelangelo probably had people hating when he was painting the Sistine Chapel.

500 years later Michelangelo is remembered. The rest are not.

Monitor your progress.

So, you are a few months in, you are hitting your weekly goals. In short, you are getting stuff done. But it doesn’t hurt to step back every so often and assess your progress.

Maybe a part of your daily routine isn’t optimal, or you are spending hours per week doing something that you could automate or outsource. Things like this come to light when you track your progress.

The more progress you make toward your big dream, the better you will get at knowing what helps you and what doesn’t. If something is no longer helping you towards your goal, then think about removing it from your plan. Some of my clients have told me they saved months and possibly years of time by cutting out things that don’t help them progress.

Spend time with the right people.

You might have heard of the saying ‘you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.’

If the people around you poke fun at your big dreams, then it might be time to update your network. Find other people with equally over-the-top dreams and network like crazy!

Other people on the right path that exude positivity.

This is the right environment for you and your dreams to grow. When a group of like-minded people get together and help each other with their dreams, great things can happen!

Take these Steps to Formulate Your Big Dreams Don’t be afraid of dreaming big. Be afraid of not dreaming big enough!

Examples of dreams that mean business are: - Making $100,000 a month in real estate; - Signing a contract for your own TV show; - Interviewing an A-list celebrity on your podcast; and - Helping 1,000,000 people achieve their ideal lifestyle.

I’ve gone from 0 to achieving two of the above goals (guess which ones) and am on my way to completing at least one more.

Nothing is off-limits.

The power of such big and bold dreams is that it is one way you can change your mindset.

The usual run of the mill goals won’t get you fired up.

This isn’t a weekly plan. This is a trajectory for your life.

Dreaming big puts your subconscious mind into a higher gear. Your body will think “Wow, we finally mean business, I better up my game.” You will be energized by optimism of daring to dream big.

what you want. You need to take action.

Don’t wait around for the perfect time. The perfect time is TODAY! Don’t wait for someone to do something for you. It is your responsibility alone to crush your dreams.

Your dream should be life-defining and will take time, but if you keep taking action, you will reach it sooner or later.

Examples of Those Who Dared to Dream Big Let’s finish with some examples of those who dared to dream big, make goals and follow their plan through.

Never stop taking action!

Getting started on something big is one of the most difficult things you can do, so once you start, don’t stop!

Each successful small chunk towards your ultimate goal should strengthen your habit of success.

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• Oprah Winfrey grew up in poverty and overcame many other difficulties to become the youngest ever and first black news anchor for Nashville’s WLAC-TV. She took over as host for a low-rated morning talk show in Chicago and transformed it into the world-famous The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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Start with making a long-term plan to reach your big dream. Then you need to divide it up into smaller, manageable yearly chunks. When you’ve done that, focus on what you need to achieve by the end of this year.

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because she was a trend-setter who had the dream of becoming a celebrated media personality.

Smaller email providers may not offer any sort of filtering, and it then falls to the end users (or business owners) to find proper protection from incoming email threats. Do not take this responsibility lightly – every email user is a potential threat to the existence of your entire business; even yourself! Proper email filtering and scanning significantly reduces the number of threats that are delivered to you and your employees.

Do you need help understanding or implementing email filtering and scanning?

If you have a dedicated IT service or outsource your IT services, your IT provider can tell you if your firm is using email scanning and filtering.

Many outsourced providers have comprehensive experience responding to questions on cyber risk applications and can easily determine if the email bundle used by your firm includes basic email filtering and scanning.

In our article next month, we will discuss DKIM, SPF, and DMARC, which are tools to ensure that emails sent from you are legitimate and safe. Stay vigilant!

• J.K. Rowling was a single mother on welfare who couldn’t even afford a typewriter - let alone a computer! She had an idea for a fantasy book series while traveling by train. She worked on her first novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for six years. When she finished, she was turned down by 12 publishers before getting her big break.

She kept going because she never lost sight of her big dream.

• Althea Gibson was the first major African-American female tennis player and won Wimbledon and a Grand Slam title. After all that, she still wasn’t finished and went on to be the first African-American to compete in the prowomen’s golf tour. This goes to show you can achieve multiple big dreams in your lifetime if you are hungry enough!

Until next time.

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Children’s Health. “Part think-tank, part health-pilot incubator, the Ginsburg Institute will spur discovery and innovation to expand the health and well-being of children everywhere.”

The Ginsburg Institute will advance Nemours Children’s mission to provide the leadership, institutions, and services not readily available to improve children’s health.

The Ginsburg Institute will further this mission by incubating new and innovative programs, engaging in national policy discussions, and providing intellectual and practical leadership through clinical care, research, education, and quality improvement initiatives.

The new Ginsburg Institute will bring together a team of world-renowned pediatric specialists, behavioral economists, health services researchers, environmental health experts, data informaticists, and other professionals.

Research and policy findings will be shared through local, national, and international publications and forums to address the underlying social determinants of health, and ultimately change how health for children is achieved.

“The very DNA of Nemours Children’s Health is different— everything from the leadership’s bold strategy to redefine children’s health to their history of prevention and advocacy on behalf of children,” said Alan H. Ginsburg, Chairman of the Ginsburg Family Foundation. “Nemours Children's is uniquely positioned to lead the nation’s preeminent movement to advance health equity for children thanks to the generosity and foresight of Alfred and Jessie duPont who created the Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust that provides dedicated and generous support to Nemours.”

Preventable, noncommunicable conditions such as asthma, obesity, diabetes, and behavioral disorders represent an enormous proportion of rising health care costs for children. The social determinants underlying these illnesses in children are often poorly understood, especially in marginalized communities. The Ginsburg Institute will centralize efforts to radically rethink and remedy these problems with a goal of collaborating with government, community, and business leaders.

This approach aligns with Nemours Children’s focus on a “pay-for-health” model to promote health by building community relationships and infrastructure, tackling risk factors, and allocating resources for prevention, rather than just trying to fight the symptoms of disease through procedures and interventions. This marks a shift from the current sickness-and-disease-based model that is not only expensive, but deeply unsustainable.

Nemours Children’s currently collaborates with schools, local agencies, and community organizations across Florida to support initiatives that create health in areas such as nutrition, physical activity, flu shots, and literacy screenings. “The missing piece has been a think-tank and activating institute to test new ideas through trials grounded in evidenced-based data-driven research,” Moss said.

The Ginsburg Institute will identify and remove barriers to health in medically underserved areas and collaborate to design and implement innovative projects that enhance population health. The mission will also be to prepare a health care and scientific workforce to deploy resources into diverse communities, locally and globally.

AdventHealth and Orlando Neurosurgery to Grow Brain and Spine Health Services AdventHealth and Orlando Neurosurgery, the largest independent spine and brain health group in Florida, will expand treatments for spinal disease, stroke, brain tumors, Parkinson’s Disease, cerebral aneurysm and more across Central Florida after the two organizations formalize their longstanding partnership this week.

The affiliation underscores AdventHealth’s dedication to increasing access to crucial spine and brain health services, but also to bringing in cutting-edge technology and sowing new research and education in these spaces.

AdventHealth is already a Top 50 neurosurgery program in the country and Top 3 in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report. The program is centered on Orlando Neurosurgery physicians, who help lead the hospital’s Neurovascular and Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery programs.

“Our surgeons are thrilled to bring cutting edge neurosurgical care to more people dealing with the most difficult diagnoses from Kissimmee to Palm Coast,” said Dr. Ravi Gandhi, chairman of Orlando Neurosurgery. “In AdventHealth, we have a partner who is as committed as we are to bring the latest technology and care that all brain and spine patients should expect and deserve. We look forward to furthering neuroscience research and educational programs to help lay a foundation for the future.

This affiliation allows us to sharpen our focus even more on delivering excellence in all neurosurgical specialties.”

ONS will remain an independent practice and move their flagship office to Innovation Tower, which will also house the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute and a new ambulatory surgery center and is set to open later this year on the campus of AdventHealth Orlando. The 12-story tower will also be home to the local flagship office for Rothman Orthopaedics.

To improve access to our consumers, the group also plans to partner with AdventHealth to open back pain centers beginning with Winter Garden this summer. Here, patients can walk in and seek same day relief of back pain from services such as physical therapy and acupuncture, imaging navigation, pain medicine and neurosurgical consultations.

AdventHealth’s minimally invasive brain surgery techniques also include Gamma Knife, LITT (Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy), Endoscopic endonasal skull-base surgery, endoscopic microvascular decompression and port-based surgeries.

AdventHealth Orlando is also a Pituitary Tumor Center of Excellence and, last year, became the first in the region to use GammaTile therapy for recurrent brain cancer.

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Jose Roman Vidal Joins Premier Cardiology Jose Roman Vidal has joined the team at Premier Cardiology & Vascular Associates as Marketing Director/Account Manager.

Vidal was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but has lived in Orlando for 21 years, 17 of those as owner of a security company.

He comes to Premier Cardiology from Cyrus Diagnostic with over five years’ experience in medical and diagnostic marketing, and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. He is in the process of earning a degree in theology and counseling. He can be reached at jvidal@premiercardiology.net

A Solution to Shortages: UF Nursing Program Aids Retention, Recruitment Since spring 2020, nurses across the globe have carried the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic on their tired shoulders, facing unimaginably challenging work environments that have ended with many leaving the profession.

University of Florida College of Nursing clinical lecturer Michael Aull and clinical assistant professor Patrick Nobles, clinical faculty members at the UF Health Jacksonville campus, have created a way to strengthen recruitment and keep high-quality nurses at their facility.

Their “Academic Partnership Unit,” or APU, helps build relationships between health care workers and hospitals — starting from the time nurses are students. UF Health Jacksonville is one of two hospitals in the nation with the program.

The pair recently reported in the Journal of Nursing Administration that nurses who participated in the APU had just a 7% turnover rate after two years — much lower than the national 24% average turnover after one year.

For the APU clinical experience, student nurses are placed on a specific unit for the entirety of their rotation. Students become familiar with the unit’s staff and are integrated into its unique culture. Unit nurses are assigned to work oneon-one with students while providing patient care, helping develop each student’s skill set. Eight such units exist at UF Health Jacksonville.

Now entering its sixth year at UF Health Jacksonville, the APU also allows nursing leaders to assess, evaluate and recruit student nurses. According to Aull and Nobles, the bond created helps students become more committed to the hospital itself and increases familiarity with the facility, allowing for an easier transition from student to staff nurse.

Students who develop a rapport with staff nurses through an APU feel like they are part of a cohesive, caring unit, making them more comfortable sticking with their organization during times of crisis. Former APU students can also become mentors after graduation, promoting a supportive working environment in a self-sustaining cycle.

Serving as a pathway for soon-to-be graduate nurses to enter the nursing profession, the APU may be a solution for high staff turnover rates. Aull and Nobles will continue to study whether the model can be replicated by other hospitals, helping address national challenges in nurse recruitment and retention.

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“Establishing the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children’s Health is a turning point in addressing the profound health disparities that have hurt our nation’s children for decades,” said R. Lawrence Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP, President and CEO of Nemours

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Spring Hill - Sun Country Pediatrics has severed families of Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus Counties for over a decade and are excited to announce their new permanent location just blocks away from their old address.

The new address is 1221 Antilles Lane, just off Spring Hill Drive near Deltona Avenue. Sun Country Pediatrics new spacious office boasts both well and sick waiting rooms, multiple restrooms with diaper changing stations, remote check-in, plenty of exam rooms, and a large parking lot.

“We’re so excited and honored for our current and future families who need preventative care, and treatment for illnesses in an environment that is spacious, welcoming and accessible,” says Michael Griffen, DO, physician/owner.

“With a much larger space we are: • Adding additional providers (to accommodate the growth of our community) • Offering extended hours (evenings & weekends) • Enhanced services (like environmental allergy testing)”, added Griffen.

Sun Country Pediatrics is open Monday – Friday for regular business hours from 8am – 5pm. Afterhours care is available Monday – Thursday from 5pm -8pm and Saturday’s 8am - 1pm. For more information the phone number is 352-678-5246 or on the web: www.suncountrypediatrics.com. Sun Country Pediatrics has grown over the last decade to be one of the premier Pediatric offices in Hernando County with two locations. Their sister office – My Pediatrics in Pasco County is in the bustling area of Land O’Lakes and patients can been seen in either location with most insurance plans.

care of women with multiple high-risk pregnancy factors and babies who are born after high-risk pregnancies.

Maternal Fetal Medicine care teams work with the obstetrician and help guide practices to achieve the best possible outcome for complicated pregnancies. They identify risk factors during pregnancy such as the delivery of multiples, and other complicated risk factors such as maternal hypertension, diabetes, fetuses with birth defects and genetic issues to assist families in making the best plans for a safe delivery.

“We are excited to bring this program to Marion County through our partnership with AdventHealth Ocala. This will complement the specialized neonatology services that are already in place at AdventHealth Ocala’s level 2 NICU, staffed by board certified Neonatologists and specially trained Neonatal Nurse Practitioners,” said Rajan Wadhawan, MD, MMM, Senior Executive Officer for AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth for Women. “Our program in Ocala will be a part of the extensive network of AdventHealth for Women and AdventHealth for Children in Orlando. This will allow us to bring the same high level of expertise to Marion County that is only available in bigger centers today.”

The MFM program at AdventHealth Ocala was funded in part by local philanthropist Michael Smith through a generous donation of $1.7 million to the AdventHealth Ocala Foundation in honor of McKenzie Kearney Gray, daughter of Ryan and Kait Gray, of Ocala. McKenzie was born premature and passed away days later.

“Since coming to Ocala my wife, Kathleen, and I have been moved by Ryan and Kait’s story,” said Michael Smith. “The past few years, we have honored McKenzie by contributing to the McKenzie’s Moment charitable organization. We were looking for opportunities to impact the lives of expecting parents in Marion County and we are privileged to participate in the establishment of AdventHealth Ocala’s Maternal Fetal Medicine program. Ocala is a special place, and this gift expresses our love and gratitude.”

The MFM program at AdventHealth Ocala will build on the health system’s robust network of neonatal and pediatric care services in Marion County. AdventHealth Ocala is home to world-class neonatal and pediatric services where nationally ranked AdventHealth for Children physicians care for the smallest patients. The hospital houses a Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) which is staffed 24 hours a day with specialized neonatal care nurses and neonatologists. Additionally, AdventHealth Ocala has the area’s only pediatric cardiologist specializing in fetal echocardiograms for high-risk pregnancies in Marion County through AdventHealth for Children.

The program will officially start Fall 2022.

AdventHealth Ocala Receives $1.7 Million Donation to Launch Maternal Fetal Medicine Program

AdventHealth Ocala Leading the Way in Marion County in Minimally Invasive Heart Procedure

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Ocala – Vascular surgeon Dr. Ravi Chandra leads the state of Florida in performing TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedures, according to the device company, Silk Road Medical, Inc. TCAR combines surgery and stenting into one procedure and is a less invasive, more patient-friendly approach to remove blockages within the artery. Previously, patients would have to travel to either Orlando or Tampa to receive this treatment but thanks to AdventHealth Ocala and Dr. Chandra’s expertise, patients can get this expert heart care close to home.

“Carotid artery disease is one of the leading causes of strokes,” said AdventHealth Ocala vascular surgeon, Dr. Ravi Chandra. “TCAR is an important option in the fight against stroke and is particularly suited for the large portion of patients we see who are at higher risk of complications from traditional carotid surgery due to age or other medical conditions. TCAR is a safer, quicker method to getting our patients back to living happier, healthier lives. This is just the beginning of how we’ll use TCAR to enhance our patient’s quality of life.”

The minimally invasive procedure requires a small incision to be made just above the collarbone. A flexible sheath is put into the carotid artery and connected to a system that reverses blood flow to the brain to protect it and prevent blood clots during the procedure. The blood is filtered and returned through a second sheath in the femoral vein in the thigh. This allows stenting to be performed while blood flow is maintained. After the stent is placed, flow reversal is turned off and blood flow to the

Ocala – AdventHealth Ocala is pleased to announce the introduction of the McKenzie Kearney Gray Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) program to elevate the pre- and post-natal care of high-risk pregnancy patients close to home. Currently, families must travel miles outside of Marion County to receive this highly specialized pregnancy related care. This program will allow families to remain in the AdventHealth system and receive world class care from nationally ranked AdventHealth for Women and AdventHealth for Children specialists, with expertise in the

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brain goes back the normal direction. Most patients may leave the hospital the following day.

“Both of my arteries were 80% blocked when I went to the hospital with stroke symptoms,” said patient Emerson Bolton. “I was nervous because I know people who’ve had carotid surgery and I’ve seen the scars it leaves behind.

This wasn’t that. I’ve had 15-16 surgeries in my lifetime and this TCAR procedure was the fastest I’ve ever recovered. I’m so blessed to be back to living my life.”

AdventHealth Ocala is the first hospital in the AdventHealth system to achieve all five accreditations and the HeartCARE Center™ National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology. The hospital achieved the status based on world-class cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, and a commitment to professional excellence and community engagement.

The TCAR procedure was developed by Sunnyvale, California-based Silk Road Medical, Inc. and includes the ENROUTE® Transcarotid Neuroprotection (NPS) and Stent System – the first devices designed and FDA-approved specifically for TCAR.

VOLUSIA/BREVARD || GRAND ROUNDS St. Francis Reflections Pediatric Palliative Care to Present Our First Teddy Bear Clinic at The Children’s Center in Titusville

TITUSVILLE - St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care has partnered with The Children's Center in Titusville to host a Teddy Bear Clinic for children ages 3-10. The Teddy Bear Clinic is a kid-friendly, fun, and informative opportunity for children and families to engage in medical play and education in a non-threatening environment.

This wonderful program serves to relieve stress and anxiety surrounding medical and health care experiences.

“As Brevard’s only dedicated pediatric palliative care team, we are honored to partner with The Children’s Center for this special event. Teddy Bear Clinics are really a great way to provide valuable age-appropriate health information for children and their families in our community– all while having fun,” said Lauren Loftis, Chief Medical Officer for St. Francis Reflections.

“Providing family support and education is the main focus at The Children’s Center. Our hope through the Teddy Bear Clinic initiative is that parents will learn about the wide array of pediatric services available in our community. This partnership gives parents the tools necessary for them to become the best possible advocate for their children,” commented Vaneesha Greco, The Children’s Center Manager.

During the Teddy Bear Clinic, children and families are invited to an engaging and playful “walk through” of some common health care experiences using teddy bears and play.

The Teddy Bear Clinic provides an opportunity to promote positive comfort and coping for our young community

VOLUSIA/BREVARD || GRAND ROUNDS Mansi Amin, MD, Joins Halifax Health | UF Health Medical Center of Deltona, Primary Care

members (families too!) to feel empowered and supported in the health care environment going forward. Additional supportive agency booths related to children and health care will be available for families to visit and gather information.

Teddy bears will be provided to guests while supplies last, but feel free to bring your favorite stuffed toy!

The Teddy Bear Clinic will be held at the Titusville Children’s Center outdoor playground on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9 a.m. - noon. Space is limited and registration is required. To learn more and to register for the event, visit www.reflectionslsc.org/TeddyBearClinic or text TeddyBearClinic to 41444.

Mansi Amin, MD, has joined the medical team at Halifax Health | UF Health – Medical Center of Deltona.

Dr. Mansi Amin is a board-certified primary care physician and geriatrician and is practicing at Halifax Health | UF Health – Medical Center of Deltona, Primary Care.

She graduated with a medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine and went on to complete her family medicine internship and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the Medical Center of Central

Georgia. Dr. Mansi has also attained certification in Integrative Medicine from the University of Arizona’s Center of Integrative Medicine (AZCIM) program.

Dr. Amin is excited to practice family medicine and geriatric medicine in Deltona, and aims to provide preventive medicine for the West Volusia Community. Dr. Amin is fluent in English, Gujarati and Hindi.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Amin, please visit Halifax Health | UF Health – Medical Center of Deltona, Primary Care or call 386.425.6810.

Halifax Health is located at 3400 Halifax Health Crossing Blvd., Suite 120 A.

Parrish Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Kevat Patel Parrish Medical Group is pleased to welcome physician Kevat Patel to the North Brevard community. Dr. Patel is a board-certified primary care physician now offering a wide variety of family medicine services at two convenient locations: Parrish Healthcare Center 250 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL 32780 and Parrish Healthcare Center 5005 Port St. John Parkway, Cocoa, FL 32927.

Dr. Patel earned his medical degree from the American University of Integrative Sciences in Barbados. Following his studies, Dr. Patel completed a prestigious clinical epidemiology fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA and an Internal Medicine residency at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He is also in the process of completing a fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry.

Dr. Patel is an active member of the Society of Hospital Medicine, American Medical Association, American College of Physicians and a contributing member of the Harvard Alumni in Healthcare. Having conducted extensive research in his area of expertise and being published in many academic journals, Dr. Patel is passionate about the field of primary care medicine.

Parrish Medical Group and Dr. Patel are now accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Patel, call 321-268-6868 or visit parrishhealthcare.com/Patel.

Zumpano Patricios Returns as Presenting Sponsor for Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Golf Classic on April 1 TITUSVILLE — Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) has announced the law firm of Zumpano Patricios as the presenting sponsor for the annual Fran Gerrett Memorial Golf Classic on Friday, April 1.

More than 200 golfers are expected to play the twocourse tournament with all proceeds benefiting The Children’s Center (TCC), a service of Parrish Healthcare, and one-stop childhood development resource center.

TCC provides a safe and healing environment for special needs and/or typically developing children to learn and grow, along with an array of health, education and human services under one roof.

“Now, more than ever, supporting The Children’s Center and its mission is critically important to our current and future generations of children and their families as they navigate the challenges and complexities of the pandemic,” stated Joseph I. Zumpano, managing shareholder at Zumpano Patricios. “Zumpano Patricios is honored to partner with Jess Parrish Medical Foundation for the eighth year as presenting sponsor of the Fran Gerrett Memorial Golf Classic. It is gratifying to know that our contribution is helping advance the vital work of TCC and that children in North Brevard will continue to have access to the programs and services necessary to support them in reaching their fullest potential during their most important developmental years of life.”

Tournament players can choose between two golf courses – Indian River Preserve Golf Club with its rich, lush rolling fairways designed by Perry Dye and LPGA champion Jan Stephenson or The Great Outdoors with the beautiful natural environment of the St. Johns wildlife refuge. Course selection is first-come, first choice with paid registration.

Event registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The tournament format will be a four-player scramble with fun contests, including a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize when purchasing a raffle ticket for $20. The chance drawing will take place at the event.

Raffle participants need not be present to win.

Fran Gerrett served as the director of Materials Management at Parrish Medical Center for 24 years. Fran passed away in 2012, but the annual golf tournament lives on as a tribute to his longtime dedication to our community and favorite charity, The Children’s Center. Community leaders and volunteers organize the golf classic. Event

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co-chairs are Kathy Myer and Greg Sparkman. Other members of the golf committee include Santi Bulnes, Amy Craddock, Anita Currie, Jeff Riley, Kathy Simonsen, Leigh Spradling, Kristina Weaver, and Suzanne Yarbrough.

The foundation welcomes all businesses and organizations to participate and support the event. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available beginning at $500.

For information on sponsor opportunities, or to purchase chance drawing tickets, please contact Jess Parrish Medical Foundation at (321) 269-4066 or visit www. parrishmedfoundation.com/golf.

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